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Responder Training Course Announcement
The National TIM Responder Training Program was developed by responders for
responders, and was designed to promote consistent training of all responders to
achieve the three objectives of the TIM National Unified Goal (NUG):
– Responder Safety
– Safe, Quick Clearance
– Prompt, Reliable, Interoperable Communications
The target audience for this course is all TIM disciplines, including Communications,
Emergency Management, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Fire/Rescue, Law
Enforcement, Towing and Recovery, and Transportation/Public Works.
TIM Responder Training Course Lesson Summary
1. Introduction: TIM training program purpose, the dangers encountered by
emergency responders working in or near traffic, and the definition of TIM
2. TIM Laws, Standards, and Terminology: safe, quick clearance definition,
supporting legislation, and common response terminology
3. Communication and Command: roles and responsibilities of public safety
communications centers and transportation management centers, scene size-up
reporting and Incident Command System as it relates to TIM
4. Vehicle Positioning: safe positioning of vehicles and blocking
5. Scene Safety: emergency vehicle markings, emergency-vehicle lighting, use of
high-visibility safety apparel, and safe practices for working around moving traffic
6. Traffic Management: Four main components of a TIM area, Advance warning,
how to set up a taper, and describe the purpose of a buffer space
7. Scene Hazards and Other Considerations: Safety concerns of vehicle fires,
Hazardous materials, Vehicle fluid spills, and Crash investigations
8. Clearance and Termination: quick clearance strategies, towing and recovery
communications, and incident termination
Details for the upcoming TIM Responder Training course are as follows:
Date: Tues. Dec. 16, 2025
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm
Location: Rensselaer Fire Department
Address: 1060 W. Clark St., Rensselaer IN, 47978
Registration: Indiana Public Safety Personnel Portal (ACADIS)
TIM In Person – TIM0028
For questions or to register without ACADIS: [email protected]
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